1. Step One – Get a FSA IDThe FSA ID is a username and password combination that give you access to Federal Student Aid’s on-line system. An FSA ID can also be used to electronically sign your FAFSA. If you do not have an FSA ID when you complete your FAFSA you will be prompted to apply for one. In order to get ahead on this process, you may create your FSA ID now. If you have not created an FSA ID, The Financial Aid team at the campus will assist you with this step during your initial Financial Aid appointment.

2. Step Two – Complete the FAFSAComplete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on-line. Students currently enrolling and beginning classes prior to July 1, 2018, should complete the 2017-2018 FAFSA. The Financial Aid team at the campus will assist you with this step during your initial Financial Aid appointment.

3. Step Three – Submit any additional documentation that might be requiredOnce the Financial aid team receives the result of your FAFSA, they may contact you if additional documentation is required. Please you make sure to submit all documentation required. If the documentation is not received, we will be unable to process your aid for disbursement.

Pell GrantA Pell Grant is federal funding that does not have to be repaid.

Availability:
Students in our programs who have not yet received a bachelor’s degree.

Eligibility Requirements:

Complete the FAFSA, as well as any additional financial aid requirements

Be a U. S. Citizen

Not have defaulted on a prior student loan or owe a refund to any previous federal aid program

Annual Amounts:

Will depend on the length of your program.

Full academic year amounts are $588-5,920 for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)Federal funding that does not need to be repaid.

Availability:

Available to Pell Grant eligible students, based on need, must complete all financial aid requirements

Must not have defaulted on a prior student loan or owe a refund to any previous federal aid program

Annual Amounts:At Cortiva, students who meet the criteria will receive between $100 to $500

Federal Direct Subsided LoanThis is a type of federal funding that is a loan, therefore it must be repaid. This loan offers an in-school interest subsidy provide by the federal government. This subsidy is available during the period of time this student is enrolled at Cortiva.

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